1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 462 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300. 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, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 1300 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2730 mm |
