1965 Peugeot 204 vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 is newer by 40 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Xedos 9 weights approximately 695 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Peugeot 204 | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Xedos |
| Model | 204 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1255 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
