1999 BMW 323 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 34 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 148 kg more than 1999 BMW 323.
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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 323 | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 323 | President |
Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |