1971 Nissan President vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC is newer by 40 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, 2011 Volkswagen CC (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 88 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
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, 2011 Volkswagen CC, 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 CC (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan President | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | President | CC |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
