1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 19 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 480 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1978 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 1000 | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2610 mm |
