1966 Nissan President vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1983 Toyota Starlet is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 855 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Nissan President | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | President | Starlet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2310 mm |