[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/tunedmodified\/brabus-vs-nismo-vs-abarth-tuning-showdown\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/tunedmodified\/brabus-vs-nismo-vs-abarth-tuning-showdown\/","headline":"Brabus vs. Nismo vs. Abarth \u2013 The Tuning Showdown","name":"Brabus vs. Nismo vs. Abarth \u2013 The Tuning Showdown","description":"In recent years, tuning companies have certainly upped their game and are becoming much more well known to people outside of the motoring industry. In this post, we are going to look at the leaders in this field; Brabus, Nismo and Abarth, and find our favourite! Brabus First up is the prestigious \u2018BRABUS\u2019, founded in 1977, this company produces high specification Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Maybach cars. BRABUS aims to get the maximum performance from the existing engine in a car […]","datePublished":"2016-12-28","dateModified":"2017-01-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/feature-31.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/feature-31.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/tunedmodified\/brabus-vs-nismo-vs-abarth-tuning-showdown\/","about":["TUNED\/MODIFIED CARS"],"wordCount":286,"keywords":["Abarth","Brabus","Fiat","Fiat 500","Maybach","mercedes","Mercedes SLS","motorsport","nismo","nissan","Nissan GT-R","Smart","Tuned cars"],"articleBody":"In recent years, tuning companies have certainly upped their game and are becoming much more well known to people outside of the motoring industry. In this post, we are going to look at the leaders in this field; Brabus, Nismo and Abarth, and find our favourite!BrabusFirst up is the prestigious \u2018BRABUS\u2019, founded in 1977, this company produces high specification Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Maybach cars.BRABUS aims to get the maximum performance from the existing engine in a car by increasing the horsepower and torque. The 2012 BRABUS Rocket 800 is actually the fastest road legal sedan with a\u00a0top speed of 230mph!NismoNismo is best known for its participation in various motorsport events and is in fact Nissan\u2019s in-house division for tuning, motorsports and performance.Unlike Brabus and Abarth, Nismo produces aftermarket tuning kits and parts for Nissan vehicles. This includes spoilers, diffusers, engine parts and much more.There hasn’t been many complete cars released by Nismo, but\u00a0the new 2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo is awesome.AbarthAlthough Fiat may not instantly come to mind when you think of fast cars, Abarth is actually owned by Fiat. You may not realise but Abarth is actually the oldest contender in this line up, having been originally founded in 1949!The Abarth 695 Biposto is packed with 190hp which is insane for such a small car and\u00a0this power is evident once you get going.Our verdictIt is an incredibly hard to decision to pick a favourite as each company offers something completely different. When it comes down to user customizability and their participation in motorsports, the winner has to be Nismo for us!Which is your favourite? 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