2008 Infiniti QX56 vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Infiniti QX56.
Because 2008 Infiniti QX56 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 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, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti QX56 | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
| Model | QX56 | President |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5550 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
