1995 Nissan President vs. 1996 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1996 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Skyline (271 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 390 kg more than 1996 Nissan Skyline.
Because 1995 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 1995 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Skyline, 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Skyline. (368 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Skyline. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan President | 1996 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | President | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2730 mm |
