1996 Nissan President vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 16 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 512 kg more than 1996 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan President | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | President | Titan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 4060 mm |
