1965 Peugeot 204 vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 912 (86 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 912 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Porsche 912 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Porsche 912. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Porsche 912 (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Peugeot 204 | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 204 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1130 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71 mm |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
