1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1999 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1999 Nissan Laurel is newer by 40 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 855 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750. 1999 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. 1999 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1999 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 750 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 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 | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
