1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1974 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1974 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 275 kg more than 1959 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, 1974 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1974 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 1000 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |