1958 Maserati 250 vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 1970 Nissan President is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 250 would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 250 (193 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 945 kg more than 1958 Maserati 250.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Maserati 250 | 1970 Nissan President | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | 250 | President |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1605 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2860 mm |