2008 BMW 118 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 43 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 BMW 118.
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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 118 | President |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |