1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Crown weights approximately 619 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, 1963 Toyota Crown (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1963 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |
