1996 Nissan President vs. 2003 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2003 Kia Amanti is newer by 7 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 66 more horse power than 2003 Kia Amanti. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 66 kg more than 2003 Kia Amanti. 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, 2003 Kia Amanti, 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) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan President | 2003 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | President | Amanti |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3491 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 | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |
