1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 1983 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1983 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 13 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, 1983 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1983 Nissan Bluebird.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. 1983 Nissan Bluebird 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. 1983 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Peugeot 504 | 1983 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Peugeot | Nissan |
| Model | 504 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
