1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1988 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1988 Nissan Cedric is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Cedric (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 900 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1988 Nissan Cedric (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1988 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 700 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |