1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1971 Peugeot 504 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 1900 | 504 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 55 L |