1997 Nissan President vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 4 would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault 4 has manual transmission. 1978 Renault 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan President | 1978 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | President | 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 845 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 | 58 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 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 660 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 |
