1970 Nissan President vs. 1968 Renault 8
To start off, 1970 Nissan President is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault 8 would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 825 kg more than 1968 Renault 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Nissan President (237 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 8. (77 Nm). This means 1970 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan President | 1968 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | President | 8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2270 mm |
