1997 Nissan President vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 555 kg more than 1997 Nissan President.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan President. (394 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan President | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | President | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2860 mm |
