1953 Nissan Sports vs. 1998 Peugeot 206
To start off, 1998 Peugeot 206 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot 206 (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Peugeot 206 (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 1998 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Sports | 206 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 1360 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2450 mm |
