1956 Abarth 750 vs. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 45 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. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 538 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, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm) has 583 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 750 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 637 Nm |
| 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 | 560 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2730 mm |
