2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 1987 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Firebird 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, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 1400 | 1987 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | 1400 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
