1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 455 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Violet | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Violet | 504 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |