1967 Nissan President vs. 1968 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Nissan President (109 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 411. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 585 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 411. 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, 1967 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 411. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Nissan President | 1968 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | President | 411 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
