1955 Abarth 209 vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 209. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 209 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 209. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 209. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1955 Abarth 209. 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. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 209 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 209 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 209 | 1994 Nissan President | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 209 | President |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1087 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 | 610 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3040 mm |
