1998 Nissan President vs. 1998 Acura CL
To start off, both 1998 Nissan President and 1998 Acura CL were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1998 Acura CL. (150 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 310 kg more than 1998 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Acura CL, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 1998 Acura CL | |
| Make | Nissan | Acura |
| Model | President | CL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 150 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4826 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2715 mm |
