2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano (201 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President.
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 Viano (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | Viano | President |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
