2006 Nissan 1400 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,677 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914.
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, 1970 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan 1400 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 1400 | 914 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1677 cc |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
