1997 Nissan Sunny vs. 1972 Peugeot 504

To start off, 1997 Nissan Sunny is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1997 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1972 Peugeot 504 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 1972 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1972 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Sunny.

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