1998 Nissan President vs. 1993 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Starlet 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 214 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Starlet.
Because 1998 Nissan President 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 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Starlet, 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 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Starlet. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Starlet 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 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | President | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2310 mm |
