1969 Nissan Gloria vs. 1979 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1979 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,987 cc, 1969 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 545 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1969 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan Gloria | 1979 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Gloria | 1302 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1192 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |