1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1965 Nissan President

To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 24 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 4,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (285 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President.

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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (323 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1989 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1989 Chevrolet Camaro 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.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Chevrolet Camaro 1965 Nissan President
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Camaro President
Year Released 1989 1965
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4295 cc 3988 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 285 HP 167 HP
Torque 376 Nm 323 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 5050 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1240 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2860 mm


 

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