1968 Nissan President vs. 1969 Porsche 911

To start off, 1969 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (156 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 585 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911.

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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (191 Nm). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Nissan President 1969 Porsche 911
Make Nissan Porsche
Model President 911
Year Released 1968 1969
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2974 cc 2195 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 109 HP 156 HP
Torque 236 Nm 191 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1605 kg 1020 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 4170 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2270 mm


 

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