2007 Nissan Navara vs. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1267 kg more than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 1976 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Navara | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2122 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
