1994 Nissan President vs. 1979 Renault 15
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 15 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1979 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 925 kg more than 1979 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan President | 1979 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | President | 15 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2440 mm |
