2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504. 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Patrol | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Patrol | 504 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 55 L |
