1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1969 Nissan Gloria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,987 cc, 1969 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 710 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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, 1969 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1987 cc |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
