1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 80 kg more than 1983 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Lancia 037 | Crown |
Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |