2000 Nissan President vs. 1997 Acura EL
To start off, 2000 Nissan President is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Acura EL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Acura EL would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1997 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 811 kg more than 1997 Acura EL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Acura EL, 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, 2000 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura EL. 2000 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1997 Acura EL has manual transmission. 1997 Acura EL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan President | 1997 Acura EL | |
Make | Nissan | Acura |
Model | President | EL |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1079 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1704 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2619 mm |