1998 Nissan President vs. 2012 Tata Indica

To start off, 2012 Tata Indica 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 885 kg more than 2012 Tata Indica. 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 Tata Indica, 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indica 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 Tata Indica
Make Nissan Tata
Model President Indica
Year Released 1998 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4494 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 267 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 394 Nm 121 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2410 mm


 

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