2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | CLK | President |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3198 cc | 3988 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |