1975 Nissan Violet vs. 1965 Peugeot 204

To start off, 1975 Nissan Violet is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Violet weights approximately 100 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Nissan Violet 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 1975 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, 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, 1975 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.

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