1971 Peugeot 504 vs. 2012 Nissan Versa

To start off, 2012 Nissan Versa is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Versa (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 232 kg more than 2012 Nissan Versa.

Because 1971 Peugeot 504 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 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Versa, 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 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Versa.

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