1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1988 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1988 Nissan Cedric is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Cedric (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 885 kg more than 1957 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, 1988 Nissan Cedric (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1988 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 750 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
