1968 Nissan President vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2000 Toyota Solara is newer by 32 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, 2000 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 225 kg more than 2000 Toyota Solara.
Because 1968 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 1968 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara, 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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (204 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan President | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | President | Solara |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
