1996 Nissan President vs. 2002 Tata Indigo

To start off, 2002 Tata Indigo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2002 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 870 kg more than 2002 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 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 1996 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Tata Indigo, 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Indigo. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Indigo. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2002 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2002 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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