1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 22 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 535 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. 1981 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. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 750 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 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 | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |