1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 50 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (159 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 2200 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 135 L |
