1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (106 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 905 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1975 Nissan Cedric (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500. 1975 Nissan Cedric has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Cedric will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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