2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 509 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 220 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 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | SLR McLaren | President |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
