2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 498 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. 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, 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Nissan | Tata |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Nano |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2230 mm |
