1998 Nissan President vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 414 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy 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 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | President | Caddy |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2690 mm |