1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 16 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 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (129 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 695 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (221 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
