1970 Nissan President vs. 1980 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1980 Lancia Trevi is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Trevi. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Trevi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 460 kg more than 1980 Lancia Trevi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Trevi, 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, 1970 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Trevi. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Trevi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan President | 1980 Lancia Trevi | |
| Make | Nissan | Lancia |
| Model | President | Trevi |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
