1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1990 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1990 Nissan Santana is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Santana weights approximately 535 kg more than 1961 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1961 Abarth 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750. 1990 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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