1970 Abarth 595 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 595 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 595 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |
