1998 Nissan President vs. 2008 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2008 Renault Twingo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President 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 204 more horse power than 2008 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 835 kg more than 2008 Renault Twingo. 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, 2008 Renault Twingo, 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Twingo. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Twingo 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 | 2008 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | President | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2370 mm |
