1975 Audi 80 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 10 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 92 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 693 kg more than 1975 Audi 80. 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, 1975 Audi 80, 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 80. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 80. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1975 Audi 80 has manual transmission. 1975 Audi 80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Audi 80 | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | 80 | President |
Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |