1998 Nissan President vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2002 Subaru Outback is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President 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 59 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Outback. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 280 kg more than 2002 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Subaru Outback 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, 2002 Subaru Outback 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback. (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | President | Outback |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |
