1981 Nissan Laurel vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (207 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Laurel | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Laurel | 504 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
