1998 Nissan President vs. 1980 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 430 kg more than 1980 Pontiac Lemans.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 1980 Pontiac Lemans | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | President | Lemans |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
