1972 Nissan 240 C vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan 240 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan 240 C would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan 240 C (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan 240 C should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 146 kg more than 1972 Nissan 240 C.
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 Nissan 240 C (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan 240 C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan 240 C | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 240 C | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2960 mm |
