1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 614 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1300 | Crown |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2540 mm |