1998 Nissan President vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 12 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan President.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | President | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3270 mm |
