1965 Nissan President vs. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 45 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, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 136 kg more than 1965 Nissan President. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan President | 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
Model | President | Equinox |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1741 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2858 mm |