1972 Austin 1800 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1972 Austin 1800 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1972 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 415 kg more than 1972 Austin 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Austin 1800, 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin 1800 | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | President |
Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |