1997 Acura Integra vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, both 1997 Acura Integra and 1997 Nissan 400 R were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan 400 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1997 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 400 R weights approximately 380 kg more than 1997 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura Integra. (172 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura Integra. 1997 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan 400 R has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan 400 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura Integra | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | Integra | 400 R |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
