2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1980 Renault Fuego. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Renault Fuego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Fuego. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Fuego. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1980 Renault Fuego has manual transmission. 1980 Renault Fuego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Titan | Fuego |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 56 L |
