1998 Nissan Presea vs. 1998 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, both 1998 Nissan Presea and 1998 Volkswagen Microbus were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,553 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Presea. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 630 kg more than 1998 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Volkswagen Microbus 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 1998 Volkswagen Microbus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Presea, 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, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Presea. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Microbus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Presea | 1998 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Presea | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
