2009 Audi Q7 vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 12 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1997 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 960 kg more than 2009 Audi Q7.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi Q7. (361 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 1997 Nissan President | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | Q7 | President |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 4492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 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 | 930 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3040 mm |
