1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 1970 Nissan President is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 975 kg more than 1968 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1970 Nissan President | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 1300 | President |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2860 mm |