1968 Datsun 1800 vs. 1967 Nissan President
To start off, 1968 Datsun 1800 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Datsun 1800. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1968 Datsun 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 639 kg more than 1968 Datsun 1800. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Datsun 1800. (156 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Datsun 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Datsun 1800 | 1967 Nissan President | |
Make | Datsun | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | President |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1816 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |