2007 Nissan Tiida vs. 1980 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2007 Nissan Tiida is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Tiida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Tiida (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Tiida should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta.
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, 2007 Nissan Tiida (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta. (100 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Tiida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Tiida | 1980 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Tiida | Jetta |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |