1984 Nissan Stanza vs. 1996 Peugeot 406

To start off, 1996 Peugeot 406 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 406 (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1984 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 130 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.

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