1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Corvette | 504 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |