1965 Nissan President vs. 2011 Tata Indigo

To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 46 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 82 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 465 kg more than 2011 Tata Indigo. 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, 2011 Tata Indigo, 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indigo 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 2011 Tata Indigo
Make Nissan Tata
Model President Indigo
Year Released 1965 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3988 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 167 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 323 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3500 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 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1605 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2460 mm


 

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