1968 Nissan President vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue 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 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Saturn Vue weights approximately 130 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 Saturn Vue 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, 2010 Saturn Vue 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 Saturn Vue (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan President | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Nissan | Saturn |
| Model | President | Vue |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
