1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 1600 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
