1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1973 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 435 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1973 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1973 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 750 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 175 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2310 mm |