1970 Lancia 2000 vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia 2000 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1970 Lancia 2000. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 700 kg more than 1970 Lancia 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Lancia 2000, 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia 2000. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia 2000. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia 2000 has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lancia 2000 | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | 2000 | President |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3040 mm |