1961 Abarth 700 vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1951 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 2010 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700. 2010 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 700 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 106 L |
