2009 BMW 335 vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1968 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, 2009 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 335 | President |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
