1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 830 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1997 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 750 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 190 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2730 mm |