1996 Nissan President vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor is newer by 14 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 42 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 90 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor. 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (345 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan President | 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
| Model | President | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1768 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2751 mm |
