2004 Dodge Neon vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Dodge Neon 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, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Neon.
Because 1965 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 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Neon, 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Neon. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2004 Dodge Neon has manual transmission. 2004 Dodge Neon 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 Dodge Neon | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Neon | President |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |
