1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 52 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 2011 Nissan Frontier 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. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 850 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |