1990 Nissan Micra vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1990 Nissan Micra and 1990 Peugeot 505 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 505 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 534 kg more than 1990 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Peugeot 505 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 1990 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Micra, 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, 1990 Peugeot 505 (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Micra | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Micra | 505 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
