1968 Nissan President vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 220 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Because 1968 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 1968 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan President | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | President | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 174 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 | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2770 mm |
