1980 Italdesign Medusa vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Italdesign Medusa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Italdesign Medusa would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1980 Italdesign Medusa. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1980 Italdesign Medusa.
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. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1980 Italdesign Medusa has manual transmission. 1980 Italdesign Medusa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Italdesign Medusa | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Italdesign | Nissan |
Model | Medusa | President |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 267 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |