1973 Nissan President vs. 1980 Renault 14
To start off, 1980 Renault 14 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Renault 14. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 715 kg more than 1980 Renault 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Renault 14, 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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 14. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 14.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan President | 1980 Renault 14 | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | President | 14 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2973 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |