2002 Honda Acty vs. 1997 Nissan President

To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 5 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 140 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 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 1997 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty, 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Acty has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Acty 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.

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