2000 BMW 323 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 BMW 323 is newer by 35 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, 2000 BMW 323 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 323 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1965 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 323. (245 Nm). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 323 | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 323 | President |
Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 323 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |