1980 Daihatsu Delta vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Daihatsu Delta (92 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Daihatsu Delta 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, 1980 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Delta | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Delta | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2310 mm |
