1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 604 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Corvette | 604 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |