2001 Mazda B4000 vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2001 Mazda B4000 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 Mazda B4000.
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 Mazda B4000 (324 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mazda B4000 | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | B4000 | President |
Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |