1965 Nissan President vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 43 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 285 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
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, 2008 Opel Meriva, 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan President | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | President | Meriva |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3988 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 323 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |