1971 Nissan Skyline vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan Skyline | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Skyline | 505 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |