1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1984 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1984 Nissan Cedric is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 208 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 208. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 405 kg more than 1955 Abarth 208. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 208 | 1984 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 208 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2740 mm |