1996 Nissan President vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 17 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1996 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 671 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 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan President | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | President | Tundra |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3700 mm |