1966 Abarth 700 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1820 kg more than 1966 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700. 2007 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 1966 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1966 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 700 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 135 L |
