2008 Jeep Compass vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Jeep Compass 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 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 224 kg more than 1965 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Compass 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, 2008 Jeep Compass 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Compass 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:
2008 Jeep Compass | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Compass | President |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2358 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |