1999 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua.
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 De Tomaso Bigua (407 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Bigua | 1966 Nissan President | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Bigua | President |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
