1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1986 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 604 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 665 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 604. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1986 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | DeVille | 604 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
