1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Vega | Titan |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 140 L |
