1965 Nissan President vs. 1988 Porsche 962
To start off, 1988 Porsche 962 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 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 725 kg more than 1988 Porsche 962.
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 | 1988 Porsche 962 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | President | 962 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3988 cc | 2600 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1040 mm |