1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1976 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 334 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, 1976 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Abarth 1300 1976 Toyota Celica
Make Abarth Toyota
Model 1300 Celica
Year Released 1969 1976
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 1280 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 78 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 6000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 70 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 636 kg 970 kg
Vehicle Length 3560 mm 4170 mm
Vehicle Width 1490 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2100 mm 2430 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 50 L