1968 Nissan President vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS 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 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 38 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS.
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, 2010 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Nissan President | 2010 Lexus IS | |
Make | Nissan | Lexus |
Model | President | IS |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2731 mm |