1968 Nissan President vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 43 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 334 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 1968 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Nissan President | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | President | Sienna |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |