2002 Mahindra Scorpio vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 2002 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP) has 159 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Scorpio. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 80 kg more than 2002 Mahindra Scorpio. 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Scorpio. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Scorpio. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2002 Mahindra Scorpio has manual transmission. 2002 Mahindra Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mahindra Scorpio | 1995 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mahindra | Nissan |
| Model | Scorpio | President |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2609 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3040 mm |
