1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 14 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 535 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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
