2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i30 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai i30 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 196 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i30.
Because 1971 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i30, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Hyundai i30 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i30 | 1971 Nissan President | |
| Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
| Model | i30 | President |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
