1965 Nissan President vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 40 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Because 1965 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 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna, 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, 1965 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan President | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | President | Laguna |
Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |