2003 Lexus IS vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 2003 Lexus IS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 65 kg more than 2003 Lexus IS.
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 Lexus IS (296 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lexus IS | 1970 Nissan President | |
Make | Lexus | Nissan |
Model | IS | President |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |