1964 Peugeot 404 vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1975 Peugeot 504 (133 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm). This means 1975 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Peugeot 404 | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 404 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1946 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
