1969 Nissan President vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 44 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 512 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 790 kg more than 1969 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan President | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Nissan | Bentley |
| Model | President | Continental |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2745 mm |
