1965 Nissan President vs. 1984 Holden Camira
To start off, 1984 Holden Camira is newer by 19 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. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1984 Holden Camira. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 590 kg more than 1984 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Holden Camira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Camira. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Nissan President | 1984 Holden Camira | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | President | Camira |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3988 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
