2001 Ginetta G34 vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 2001 Ginetta G34 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 Ginetta G34. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2001 Ginetta G34. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2001 Ginetta G34. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ginetta G34. (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ginetta G34. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2001 Ginetta G34 has manual transmission. 2001 Ginetta G34 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ginetta G34 | 1997 Nissan President | |
Make | Ginetta | Nissan |
Model | G34 | President |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1430 mm |