1998 Nissan President vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 106 kg more than 1998 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan President | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | President | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2789 mm |