2008 Dodge Ram vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Dodge Ram is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 198 kg more than 2008 Dodge Ram. 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Ram. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 1994 Nissan President | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | President |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3040 mm |
