2001 Honda Legend vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2001 Honda Legend is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Legend weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Legend, 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, 2001 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Legend | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | President |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
