1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 355 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Toyota Corona (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2590 mm |
