1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1965 Nissan President is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 500 | President |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2860 mm |