1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 600. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 237 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600. 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
