1995 Nissan President vs. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is newer by 14 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 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1995 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 730 kg more than 1995 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan President | 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
| Make | Nissan | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | President | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3580 mm |
