1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1970 Abarth 1300 and 1970 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2290 mm |
