2007 Nissan Frontier vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Vauxhall Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Vauxhall Viva would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 615 kg more than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Vauxhall Viva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Frontier | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Frontier | Viva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2440 mm |
