1985 Nissan Sunny vs. 1971 Peugeot 504

To start off, 1985 Nissan Sunny is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Peugeot 504 (91 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 472 kg more than 1985 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Peugeot 504 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Sunny.

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