1998 Nissan President vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault R5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault R5 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1984 Renault R5 has manual transmission. 1984 Renault R5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 1984 Renault R5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | President | R5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2440 mm |
