1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1961 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 600 and 1961 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Nissan Cedric (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 490 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Nissan Cedric (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1961 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2540 mm |
