1965 Nissan President vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2001 Opel Corsa is newer by 36 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 35 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 670 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa. 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, 2001 Opel Corsa, 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan President | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | President | Corsa |
Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |