2009 BMW 320 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 44 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, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (191 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | President |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
