1998 Nissan President vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 516 kg more than 1998 Nissan President.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | President | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2855 mm |
