1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 604 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 70 | 604 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |