1998 Nissan President vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 19 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 214 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 970 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Renault 19, 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (182 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 19 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 | 1988 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | President | 19 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 182 Nm |
| 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 | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2560 mm |
