2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Chrysler 300 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 6,057 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 283 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, 2004 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler 300 | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | 300 | President |
Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6057 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1888 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |