1965 Nissan President vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1988 Opel Vectra is newer by 23 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 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 53 more horse power than 1988 Opel Vectra. (56 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 485 kg more than 1988 Opel Vectra. 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, 1988 Opel Vectra, 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 (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Vectra. (105 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan President | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | President | Vectra |
Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |