1970 Nissan President vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 38 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Nissan President | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | President | 350Z |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |