1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1974 Nissan Skyline is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (135 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 675 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.

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