1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1978 Nissan Laurel is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 570 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1978 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | Coupe | Laurel |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |