1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 51 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 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000. 2009 Nissan Titan 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. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 1000 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 5549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |
