1968 Nissan President vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 38 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Nissan President | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | President | 350Z |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |