1978 Nissan Skyline vs. 1960 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1978 Nissan Skyline (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 404. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Skyline | 1960 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Skyline | 404 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |