1965 Nissan President vs. 1990 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 605 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 605 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 310 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 605.
Because 1965 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 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 605, 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 President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 605. (171 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Nissan President | 1990 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | President | 605 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
