1965 Abarth 1300 vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1970 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 365 kg more than 1965 Abarth 1300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 1300 | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 1300 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2310 mm |