1997 Nissan President vs. 2012 Audi S8
To start off, 2012 Audi S8 is newer by 15 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, 2012 Audi S8 (513 HP) has 246 more horse power than 1997 Nissan President. (267 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan President.
Because 2012 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S8 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 Audi S8 (650 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan President. (394 Nm). This means 2012 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan President | 2012 Audi S8 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | President | S8 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 513 HP |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1948 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2992 mm |
