2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 41 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 755 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.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Colorado | President |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
