1991 Nissan Laurel vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1991 Nissan Laurel is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1991 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1991 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Nissan Laurel | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Laurel | 504 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |