1971 Nissan President vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (121 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 305 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (177 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan President | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | President | 405 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
