1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 520 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 850 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |