1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 20 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 29 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 130 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline. 1979 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 2200 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |