1965 Abarth OT vs. 1984 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1984 Nissan Prairie is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Prairie (79 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 250 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 Abarth OT 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 1965 Abarth OT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1984 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.

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