1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 33 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 900 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (377 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
