1996 Nissan President vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 12 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 106 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 82 kg more than 1996 Nissan President.
Because 2008 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan President | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | President | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |
