1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 675 kg more than 1956 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, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 600 | 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 600 | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |