1957 Abarth Renault vs. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1957 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 570 kg more than 1957 Abarth Renault. 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.
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1957 Abarth Renault | 1987 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | Renault | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |