2009 Acura MDX vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX is newer by 14 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, 2009 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1995 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 106 kg more than 2009 Acura MDX.
Because 2009 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura MDX | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | MDX | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3663 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3040 mm |