1984 Dodge Daytona vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1984 Dodge Daytona is newer by 19 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 71 more horse power than 1984 Dodge Daytona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge Daytona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 470 kg more than 1984 Dodge Daytona. 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, 1984 Dodge Daytona, 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge Daytona. (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge Daytona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Dodge Daytona | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Daytona | President |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
