1970 Nissan President vs. 2007 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2007 Toyota Prius is newer by 37 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, 2007 Toyota Prius (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 305 kg more than 2007 Toyota Prius.
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, 2007 Toyota Prius, 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Nissan President | 2007 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | President | Prius |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |