1973 Nissan President vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (92 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 585 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405, 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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan President | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | President | 405 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2973 cc | 1578 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |