2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 1998 Nissan President

To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 11 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 96 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 340 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Mazda Tribute 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, 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Mazda Tribute 1998 Nissan President
Make Mazda Nissan
Model Tribute President
Year Released 2009 1998
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2483 cc 4494 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 171 HP 267 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 232 Nm 394 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1890 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 3040 mm


 

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