1997 Nissan President vs. 2001 Proton Saloon
To start off, 2001 Proton Saloon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan President 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 185 more horse power than 2001 Proton Saloon. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 970 kg more than 2001 Proton Saloon. 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, 2001 Proton Saloon, 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Saloon. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Saloon. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2001 Proton Saloon has manual transmission. 2001 Proton Saloon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan President | 2001 Proton Saloon | |
Make | Nissan | Proton |
Model | President | Saloon |
Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4492 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2390 mm |