1965 Nissan President vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 125 kg more than 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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 | 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
Model | President | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3988 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |