1986 Holden Commodore vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 21 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 390 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
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, 1986 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Holden Commodore | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | President |
Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |