1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1983 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1983 Toyota Model F is newer by 15 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Model F weights approximately 670 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, 1983 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1983 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2240 mm |
