1997 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 1997 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jeep Wrangler (175 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 130 kg more than 1997 Jeep Wrangler.
Because 1997 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Wrangler 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, 1997 Jeep Wrangler (291 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jeep Wrangler | 1971 Nissan President | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Wrangler | President |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3964 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |
