2006 Isuzu I-280 vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 2006 Isuzu I-280 is newer by 9 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 92 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu I-280. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu I-280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu I-280 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1997 Nissan President.
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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu I-280. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu I-280. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2006 Isuzu I-280 has manual transmission. 2006 Isuzu I-280 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:
2006 Isuzu I-280 | 1997 Nissan President | |
Make | Isuzu | Nissan |
Model | I-280 | President |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2801 cc | 4492 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3040 mm |