1975 Chrysler Centura vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Centura is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 490 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Centura.
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, 1970 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Centura. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Centura | 1970 Nissan President | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | Centura | President |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |