1995 Nissan President vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2004 Renault Kangoo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President 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 205 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 880 kg more than 2004 Renault Kangoo. 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, 2004 Renault Kangoo, 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo. 1995 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Kangoo 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 | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | President | Kangoo |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 93 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 | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2620 mm |