1968 Nissan President vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass is newer by 44 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, 2012 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 156 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass.
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, 2012 Jeep Compass, 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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan President | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Nissan | Jeep |
| Model | President | Compass |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1814 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2634 mm |
