1998 Nissan President vs. 2008 Holden UTE

To start off, 2008 Holden UTE is newer by 10 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) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Holden UTE. (261 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2008 Holden UTE.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden UTE. (340 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden UTE. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden UTE has manual transmission. 2008 Holden UTE 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 2008 Holden UTE
Make Nissan Holden
Model President UTE
Year Released 1998 2008
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4494 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 267 HP 261 HP
Torque 394 Nm 340 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors


 

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