1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1968 Peugeot 504D
To start off, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504D would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (58 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504D weights approximately 144 kg more than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | 504D |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2910 mm |
