1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1998 Nissan Cima
To start off, 1998 Nissan Cima 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Cima weights approximately 966 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1998 Nissan Cima | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 850 | Cima |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |