1999 Nissan Crew vs. 1972 TVR Taimar
To start off, 1999 Nissan Crew is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 TVR Taimar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 TVR Taimar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 TVR Taimar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 TVR Taimar (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 TVR Taimar should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Crew weights approximately 214 kg more than 1972 TVR Taimar.
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, 1972 TVR Taimar (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 TVR Taimar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Crew | 1972 TVR Taimar | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | Crew | Taimar |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
