1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1966 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Corona weights approximately 309 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1966 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 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 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
