1969 Nissan Gloria vs. 1987 Peugeot 405

To start off, 1987 Peugeot 405 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Gloria (89 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 405. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 185 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Nissan Gloria 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 1969 Nissan Gloria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405, 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, 1969 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 405. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 405.

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