1965 Nissan President vs. 1999 Saturn SL
To start off, 1999 Saturn SL is newer by 34 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 67 more horse power than 1999 Saturn SL. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1999 Saturn SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 550 kg more than 1999 Saturn SL. 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, 1999 Saturn SL, 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Saturn SL. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Saturn SL. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1999 Saturn SL has manual transmission. 1999 Saturn SL 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 | 1999 Saturn SL | |
| Make | Nissan | Saturn |
| Model | President | SL |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3988 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
