1967 Nissan President vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 44 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1967 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Nissan President | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | President | Forester |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2616 mm |
