1970 Nissan President vs. 1983 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Astra is newer by 13 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, 1983 Vauxhall Astra (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 705 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Astra.
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, 1983 Vauxhall Astra, 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Astra. (148 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan President | 1983 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | President | Astra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
