1968 Nissan President vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 42 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1968 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 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, 2010 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan President | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | President | X5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2934 mm |
