1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1980 Nissan Laurel is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 605 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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. 1980 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1980 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 750 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |