1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1965 Nissan Cedric is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 236 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 1600 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2540 mm |
