1995 Nissan President vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 12 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, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 51 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will offer significantly more control. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan President | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | President | Sharan |
Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1839 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2850 mm |