2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito 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 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 1966 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | Vito | President |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
