1971 Nissan President vs. 1970 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1971 Nissan President is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 304. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 304 would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 690 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 304. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 304, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan President | 1970 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | President | 304 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2600 mm |
