1997 Nissan President vs. 1982 Triumph Acclaim
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Triumph Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Triumph Acclaim would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1982 Triumph Acclaim. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1982 Triumph Acclaim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 1074 kg more than 1982 Triumph Acclaim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Triumph Acclaim, 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Triumph Acclaim. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Triumph Acclaim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan President | 1982 Triumph Acclaim | |
| Make | Nissan | Triumph |
| Model | President | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2330 mm |
