1970 Nissan President vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 41 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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1864 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 185 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.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, 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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan President | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | President | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2919 mm |
