1994 Nissan President vs. 2000 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2000 Toyota Previa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Previa. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 365 kg more than 2000 Toyota Previa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 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 1994 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Previa, 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Nissan President | 2000 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | President | Previa |
Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2900 mm |