1970 Nissan President vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 20 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 76 kg more than 1970 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan President. (237 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Nissan President | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | President | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 237 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |