1973 Nissan President vs. 2006 Rover 25
To start off, 2006 Rover 25 is newer by 33 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, 1973 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Rover 25. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 475 kg more than 2006 Rover 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Rover 25, 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, 2006 Rover 25 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan President | 2006 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | President | 25 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2973 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
