1964 Opel Rekord vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,604 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Opel Rekord (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1964 Opel Rekord.
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, 1964 Opel Rekord (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Opel Rekord | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Rekord | 504 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2604 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |
