1989 Matra-Simca M25 vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Matra-Simca M25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Matra-Simca M25 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Matra-Simca M25. (363 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Matra-Simca M25. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1989 Matra-Simca M25 has manual transmission. 1989 Matra-Simca M25 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:
| 1989 Matra-Simca M25 | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Nissan |
| Model | M25 | President |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1764 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
