1965 Nissan President vs. 1999 Renault Scenic
To start off, 1999 Renault Scenic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1999 Renault Scenic. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 120 kg more than 1999 Renault Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Renault Scenic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Renault Scenic 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Scenic. (260 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Scenic. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Scenic has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan President | 1999 Renault Scenic | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | President | Scenic |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3988 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |