1970 Peugeot 404 vs. 1978 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1978 Nissan Laurel is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 75 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 404. 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. 1978 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1970 Peugeot 404 has manual transmission. 1970 Peugeot 404 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Peugeot 404 | 1978 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Peugeot | Nissan |
Model | 404 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |