1969 Nissan President vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 42 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 81 kg more than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1969 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 1969 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4, 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, 1969 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan President | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | President | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 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 | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2659 mm |
