1998 Nissan President vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 1965 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | President | 600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 767 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2010 mm |
