1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 2200 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |