2008 Nissan Qashqai vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 10 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 459 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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:
2008 Nissan Qashqai | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Qashqai | President |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1431 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3040 mm |