1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Impala | 1400 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2310 mm |