2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 39 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 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 175 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2004 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2004 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | CTS | President |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
