1985 Lancia Y10 vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1996 Nissan President is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lancia Y10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lancia Y10 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Y10. (54 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Y10.
Because 1996 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 1996 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Y10, 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Y10. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Y10. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1985 Lancia Y10 has manual transmission. 1985 Lancia Y10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lancia Y10 | 1996 Nissan President | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Y10 | President |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1049 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3040 mm |
