1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1999 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1999 Nissan Crew is newer by 40 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Crew weights approximately 670 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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 Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1999 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | Crew |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
