1960 Austin 7 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | 7 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2910 mm |
