1995 Nissan President vs. 1986 Renault 4
To start off, 1995 Nissan President is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault 4 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1986 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1986 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Renault 4, 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 4. (63 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 4. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1986 Renault 4 has manual transmission. 1986 Renault 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan President | 1986 Renault 4 | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | President | 4 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |