2009 Nissan Versa vs. 1967 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Nissan Versa is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Versa (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 163 kg more than 2009 Nissan Versa.
Because 1967 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 1967 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Versa, 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, 1967 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Versa | 1967 Nissan President | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Versa | President |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
