1970 Nissan President vs. 1996 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 504 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 435 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 504. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan President | 1996 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | President | 504 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
