1984 Jeep CJ7 vs. 2000 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 Nissan President is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Jeep CJ7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Jeep CJ7 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1984 Jeep CJ7. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1984 Jeep CJ7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 600 kg more than 1984 Jeep CJ7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Jeep CJ7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Jeep CJ7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Jeep CJ7. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Jeep CJ7. 2000 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1984 Jeep CJ7 has manual transmission. 1984 Jeep CJ7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Jeep CJ7 | 2000 Nissan President | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | CJ7 | President |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3040 mm |
