1996 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1995 Nissan President

To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker 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, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 660 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Chevrolet Tracker 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, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Tracker 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:

1996 Chevrolet Tracker 1995 Nissan President
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Tracker President
Year Released 1996 1995
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1589 cc 4494 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 96 HP 267 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 139 Nm 394 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 1890 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 3040 mm


 

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