1998 Nissan President vs. 2007 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Eos 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 67 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Eos.
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 Volkswagen Eos, 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Eos 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 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | President | Eos |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2580 mm |