1998 Nissan President vs. 2012 Holden Cruze
To start off, 2012 Holden Cruze 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, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP) has 129 more horse power than 2012 Holden Cruze. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Cruze.
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 Holden Cruze, 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) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Cruze. (148 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Cruze. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Cruze has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Cruze 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 | 2012 Holden Cruze | |
Make | Nissan | Holden |
Model | President | Cruze |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 394 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1477 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2685 mm |