1994 Nissan President vs. 1970 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Nissan President 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 1994 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 204, 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 204. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1970 Peugeot 204 has manual transmission. 1970 Peugeot 204 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Nissan President | 1970 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | President | 204 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2610 mm |