1985 Nissan Prairie vs. 1998 Nissan President

To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Prairie 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 915 kg more than 1985 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 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 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Prairie. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Prairie 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.

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