1999 Nissan President vs. 1984 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 1999 Nissan President is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 785 kg more than 1984 Toyota Hilux.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 1999 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan President | 1984 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | President | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2860 mm |
