1997 Nissan Laurel vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 230 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 505. 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 Laurel (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan Laurel | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Laurel | 505 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2824 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |