1966 Nissan President vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corsica

To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corsica is newer by 29 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corsica (119 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 365 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corsica.

Because 1966 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corsica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Corsica. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Corsica.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Nissan President 1995 Chevrolet Corsica
Make Nissan Chevrolet
Model President Corsica
Year Released 1966 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2974 cc 2189 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 109 HP 119 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 237 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1605 kg 1240 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2630 mm


 

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