1966 Nissan President vs. 1990 Subaru XT
To start off, 1990 Subaru XT is newer by 24 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, 1990 Subaru XT (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 445 kg more than 1990 Subaru XT.
Because 1990 Subaru XT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Subaru XT 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, 1966 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru XT. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Nissan President | 1990 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | President | XT |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
