1941 Maserati 8 vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Nissan President is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Maserati 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Maserati 8 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 8 (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1995 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 8 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1941 Maserati 8.
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. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1941 Maserati 8 has manual transmission. 1941 Maserati 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Maserati 8 | 1995 Nissan President | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | 8 | President |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1890 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3040 mm |
