2007 Nissan Note vs. 1975 Renault 30
To start off, 2007 Nissan Note is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 30 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Renault 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Renault 30 (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Note. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Renault 30 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Renault 30 weights approximately 84 kg more than 2007 Nissan Note. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1975 Renault 30 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Note. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Renault 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Note | 1975 Renault 30 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Note | 30 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 66 L |
