1967 Nissan President vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2004 Renault Laguna is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Laguna (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Because 1967 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 1967 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Nissan President | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | President | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
