2005 BMW M3 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 40 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, 2005 BMW M3 (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 85 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, 2005 BMW M3 (337 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (323 Nm). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | President |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
