2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 42 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 450 kg more than 1965 Nissan President.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender 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:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | President |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
