1996 Nissan President vs. 1997 Renault Helem
To start off, 1997 Renault Helem is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Helem (510 HP) has 243 more horse power than 1996 Nissan President. (267 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Helem should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 Renault Helem.
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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Helem. (85 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Helem. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Helem has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Helem will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan President | 1997 Renault Helem | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | President | Helem |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 510 HP |
Torque | 394 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |