2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 952 kg more than 1973 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 1973 Nissan President | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Range Rover | President |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2557 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
