2009 Nissan Armada vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1974 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1974 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 138 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Armada. (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Nissan | Avanti |
| Model | Armada | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 6569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 313 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2780 mm |
