1967 Alvis TF vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1967 Alvis TF 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 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 55 kg more than 1967 Alvis TF. 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1967 Alvis TF has manual transmission. 1967 Alvis TF will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Alvis | Nissan |
| Model | TF | President |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
