2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 1980 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1980 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 1400 | 1980 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | 1400 | 1000 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |