1958 GAZ M20 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1965 Nissan President is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 GAZ M20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 GAZ M20 would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1958 GAZ M20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1958 GAZ M20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 145 kg more than 1958 GAZ M20. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 GAZ M20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 GAZ M20. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1958 GAZ M20 has manual transmission. 1958 GAZ M20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 GAZ M20 | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | GAZ | Nissan |
| Model | M20 | President |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
