1971 Nissan President vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 42 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1079 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, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan President | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
Model | President | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2946 mm |