2001 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 355 kg more than 2001 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz E. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2001 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 2001 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz E | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | E | President |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3040 mm |
