1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra 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 157 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 690 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 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, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Tempra has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Tempra 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:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Tempra | President |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3040 mm |
