1991 Nissan Laurel vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1991 Nissan Laurel is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1991 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Nissan Laurel | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Laurel | 504 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1332 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 |
