1999 Audi S8 vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1999 Audi S8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Presea would be higher. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Presea. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1990 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan Presea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 1999 Audi S8 (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Presea. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Presea. 1999 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Presea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Audi S8 | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | S8 | Presea |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4170 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |