2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport is newer by 35 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 145 kg more than 1969 Nissan President. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport, 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, 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 1969 Nissan President | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Trans Sport | President |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
