1946 Lancia Ardea 3 vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 1216 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. 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. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 has manual transmission. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | 1996 Nissan President | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Ardea 3 | President |
Year Released | 1946 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 4494 cc |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 674 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3040 mm |