2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2000 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 940 kg more than 2000 Nissan President.
Because 2000 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2000 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | Viano | President |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3040 mm |
