1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1965 Nissan Cedric is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1965 Nissan Cedric (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2540 mm |
