1965 Nissan President vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 313 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 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo XC60 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo XC60 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 | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | President | XC60 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3988 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4627 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1891 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1713 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2774 mm |