1975 Peugeot 504 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Leopard (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1975 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1975 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Peugeot 504 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Peugeot | Nissan |
| Model | 504 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
