1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 2200 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
