1985 BMW 333 vs. 1965 Nissan President

To start off, 1985 BMW 333 is newer by 20 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, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 103 kg more than 1985 BMW 333.

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, 1985 BMW 333 (705 Nm) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (323 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 333 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 333 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 333 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.

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