1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 269 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Impala | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Impala | Pickup |
Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2960 mm |