1971 Nissan President vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 39 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 311 kg more than 1971 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan President | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | President | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
