1973 Nissan President vs. 2005 Saturn L
To start off, 2005 Saturn L is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 Saturn L.
Because 1973 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 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Saturn L, 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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn L. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan President | 2005 Saturn L | |
Make | Nissan | Saturn |
Model | President | L |
Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2973 cc | 2194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |