1966 Nissan President vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1986 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 20 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 45 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 645 kg more than 1986 Pontiac 1000. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Nissan President | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | President | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2400 mm |
