1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 53 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 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 1000 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
