1973 Nissan Laurel vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Laurel | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Laurel | 505 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
