1999 Nissan President vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1999 Nissan President is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 590 kg more than 1979 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, 1999 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505. 1999 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Nissan President | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | President | 505 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |