1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Peugeot 404 (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. 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, 1964 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Violet | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Violet | 404 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |