1971 Nissan President vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (288 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 223 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 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan President | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Nissan | Chrysler |
| Model | President | 300 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1492 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3052 mm |
