1966 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1966 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chevrolet Corvette (425 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 142 kg more than 1966 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | President |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6999 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |