1997 Nissan Crew vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Crew weights approximately 76 kg more than 1973 Peugeot 504. 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, 1997 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Crew | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Crew | 504 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
