1994 Nissan 270 R vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 218 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 270 R weights approximately 291 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Nissan 270 R | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | 270 R | 1600 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 52 HP |
Torque | 344 Nm | 110 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |