1972 Nissan President vs. 2008 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President.
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, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (353 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan President | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | President | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
