1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1992 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1992 Toyota MR2 is newer by 22 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 652 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Toyota MR2 (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1992 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | MR2 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |