2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 38 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 15 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | President |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
