1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 32 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Vanette (86 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 989 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, 1989 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |