1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 567 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1965 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Spider | President |
Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |