1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1968 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1968 Nissan Laurel is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 419 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.
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, 1968 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1968 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1815 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
