2001 BMW M3 vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 2001 BMW M3 is newer by 35 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 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M3 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 55 kg more than 2001 BMW M3.
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, 2001 BMW M3 (330 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan President. (237 Nm). This means 2001 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M3 | 1966 Nissan President | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | President |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
