1998 Nissan President vs. 2007 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Swift is newer by 9 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 144 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (123 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 785 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Swift. 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, 2007 Suzuki Swift, 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (148 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Swift. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2007 Suzuki Swift has manual transmission. 2007 Suzuki Swift 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 | 2007 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
| Model | President | Swift |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2390 mm |
