1965 Nissan Cedric vs. 1965 Peugeot 204

To start off, both 1965 Nissan Cedric and 1965 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan Cedric (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 140 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 Nissan Cedric 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 1965 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, 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, 1965 Nissan Cedric (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.

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