1967 Nissan President vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 43 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 125 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 1967 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 1967 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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, 1967 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Nissan President | 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
| Model | President | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2576 mm |
