1999 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Verada.
Because 1973 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 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi Verada, 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, 1999 Mitsubishi Verada (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mitsubishi Verada | 1973 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Verada | President |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
