1965 Nissan President vs. 1996 Plymouth Breeze

To start off, 1996 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 31 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 35 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 255 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. 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, 1996 Plymouth Breeze, 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1996 Plymouth Breeze has manual transmission. 1996 Plymouth Breeze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Nissan President 1996 Plymouth Breeze
Make Nissan Plymouth
Model President Breeze
Year Released 1965 1996
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3988 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 167 HP 132 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 323 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1605 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2750 mm


 

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