1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Nissan President is newer by 40 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 208. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 1020 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. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 208 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 208 | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 208 | President |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3040 mm |