2007 Acura RL vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL 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, 2007 Acura RL (348 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RL | 1966 Nissan President | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | RL | President |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |