1971 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 505 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1971 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, 1983 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Bluebird | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Bluebird | 505 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
