2009 Nissan 350Z vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1969 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 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan 350Z | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | 350Z | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |