1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1982 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1982 Nissan Skyline is newer by 25 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Skyline (93 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 605 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, 1982 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1982 Nissan Skyline 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. 1982 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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