1985 Jeep CJ vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Nissan President is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jeep CJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jeep CJ would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1985 Jeep CJ. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1985 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 594 kg more than 1985 Jeep CJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Jeep CJ 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jeep CJ. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jeep CJ. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1985 Jeep CJ has manual transmission. 1985 Jeep CJ 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:
| 1985 Jeep CJ | 1995 Nissan President | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | CJ | President |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| 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 | 1296 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 |
