1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1998 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1998 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 39 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 2,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Cefiro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Cefiro weights approximately 864 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. 1998 Nissan Cefiro has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1998 Nissan Cefiro | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | Cefiro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1500 mm |
