1969 Nissan President vs. 2008 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2008 Smart Roadster is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1969 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan President | 2008 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Nissan | Smart |
| Model | President | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
