1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 367 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Celica |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |