1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara

To start off, 1989 Nissan Pintara is newer by 29 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 575 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.

Because 1960 Abarth 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 1989 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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