1970 Nissan President vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 42 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 288 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2012 Kia Cee'd, 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan President | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | President | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
