1999 Audi S8 vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 Audi S8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 140 kg more than 1999 Audi S8. 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 1996 Nissan President. 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi S8 | 1996 Nissan President | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | S8 | President |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4170 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |