1998 Nissan President vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 7 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 378 kg more than 1998 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan President. (394 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | President | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3040 mm |
