2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 26 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 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Patrol | 505 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2910 mm |
