1998 Nissan President vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 258 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Tundra 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, 2005 Toyota Tundra 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, 2005 Toyota Tundra (441 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan President. (394 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | President | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| 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 | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3270 mm |
