1971 Nissan President vs. 1992 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 365 kg more than 1992 Volkswagen Corrado.
Because 1971 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 1971 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado, 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, 1992 Volkswagen Corrado (245 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan President | 1992 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | President | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |
