1997 Nissan President vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Megane 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 173 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (94 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 530 kg more than 1996 Renault Megane. 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, 1996 Renault Megane, 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1996 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 1996 Renault Megane 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.
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1997 Nissan President | 1996 Renault Megane | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | President | Megane |
Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4492 cc | 1869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2550 mm |