1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 595 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 595 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |
