1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1999 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1999 Nissan Pickup is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 440 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Pickup. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1999 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 1999 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1999 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Vega | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2960 mm |
