1998 Nissan President vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (196 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 550 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (289 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1993 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | President | 405 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
