1984 Peugeot 205 vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1272 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Peugeot 205. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Peugeot 205 | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Peugeot | Nissan |
| Model | 205 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3210 mm |
