1972 Volkswagen 411 vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 411.
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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Volkswagen 411 | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | 411 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3560 mm |
