1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1970 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1970 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Peugeot 504 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Peugeot | Nissan |
Model | 504 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |