1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1953 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1957 Abarth 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 860 cc, 1953 Nissan Sports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 500 (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 500 should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Nissan Sports weights approximately 282 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Nissan Sports (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Nissan Sports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1953 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Sports |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 860 cc |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2160 mm |
