2002 Honda City vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 663 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, 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, 1969 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 1969 Nissan President | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | City | President |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
