1960 Abarth 850 vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 52 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 933 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
