2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (470 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 315 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.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | CLS | President |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |