1989 Audi V8 vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1989 Audi V8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi V8 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1968 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi V8 | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | V8 | President |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3561 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
