1958 Abarth 600 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 773 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 600 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 600 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1358 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2960 mm |