2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 505 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 52 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1986 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Patrol | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Patrol | 505 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2910 mm |
