1965 Nissan President vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey is newer by 47 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, 2012 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 428 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, 2012 Honda Odyssey, 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, 2012 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Nissan President | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | President | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3988 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2033 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3000 mm |
