1965 Nissan President vs. 2013 BMW X1
To start off, 2013 BMW X1 is newer by 48 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, 2013 BMW X1 (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X1 weights approximately 85 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 2013 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW X1 (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan President | 2013 BMW X1 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | President | X1 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3988 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4484 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2044 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1545 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |