1995 Lexus GS vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS is newer by 30 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, 1995 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 115 kg more than 1965 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lexus GS. (276 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lexus GS | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Lexus | Nissan |
Model | GS | President |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |