1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Nissan President is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 1000 | President |
Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 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 | 680 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3040 mm |