1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 487 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Biscayne | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |