1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Nissan 211 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Nissan 211 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Abarth 850 (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | 211 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
