1949 GAZ M-20 vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1949 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1949 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup.
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, 2002 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 GAZ M-20 | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | GAZ | Nissan |
| Model | M-20 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
