1972 Chevrolet Nomad vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Nomad. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Nomad would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 Nomad (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Nomad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Nomad | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Nomad | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
