1964 Maserati 5000 GT vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 390 kg more than 1964 Maserati 5000 GT.
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. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati 5000 GT has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati 5000 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Maserati 5000 GT | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | 5000 GT | President |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3040 mm |
