2008 Nissan Armada vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
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, 2008 Nissan Armada (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 504. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1971 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1971 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Armada | 504 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1112 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
