1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1982 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Crown weights approximately 708 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1982 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 60 L |
