2003 Lada Calina 1118 vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2003 Lada Calina 1118 is newer by 5 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lada Calina 1118 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 810 kg more than 2003 Lada Calina 1118.
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. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2003 Lada Calina 1118 has manual transmission. 2003 Lada Calina 1118 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:
2003 Lada Calina 1118 | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | Calina 1118 | President |
Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3040 mm |