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 |
