1980 Nissan Skyline vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1980 Nissan Skyline is newer by 5 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1980 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, both vehicles can yield 133 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Skyline | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Skyline | 504 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1274 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |