1998 Nissan President vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 15 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1998 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 250 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 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan President. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Cayenne has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | President | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2895 mm |
