1968 Nissan President vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 39 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 Nissan Qashqai.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan President | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | President | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
