1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (207 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | Giulia | 504 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |
