1999 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 Dodge Intrepid 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 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Intrepid (198 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 35 kg more than 1999 Dodge Intrepid.
Because 1965 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Intrepid, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Intrepid | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Intrepid | President |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
