1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 1600 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |