1998 Nissan President vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 405. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 828 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405, 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 405. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 405. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1987 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1987 Peugeot 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | President | 405 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
