1965 Nissan President vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1965 Nissan President is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 855 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Nissan President | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | President | 356 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2110 mm |
