1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1955 Abarth Coupe. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe. 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.
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1955 Abarth Coupe | 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | Coupe | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |