2009 Alpina Roadster vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Alpina Roadster is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina Roadster (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 210 kg more than 2009 Alpina Roadster.
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, 2009 Alpina Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan President. (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina Roadster | 1966 Nissan President | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | Roadster | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |