1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504.
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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 70 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 70 | 504 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |