1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,344 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 17 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 504. 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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corvette | 504 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4344 cc | 2110 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
