1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1985 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1985 Nissan Cedric is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 680 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1985 Nissan Cedric (168 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1985 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
