1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1300 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2590 mm |
