1998 Nissan President vs. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 14 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, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 223 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 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, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan President | 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | |
Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
Model | President | Traverse |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2113 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5207 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1991 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1849 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3020 mm |