1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard

To start off, 1982 Nissan Leopard is newer by 12 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1982 Nissan Leopard.

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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Leopard. 1982 Nissan Leopard 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. 1982 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Peugeot 504 1982 Nissan Leopard
Make Peugeot Nissan
Model 504 Leopard
Year Released 1970 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1971 cc 1770 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 91 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1330 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2630 mm


 

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