1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 604 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 604. (96 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 604. (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Corvette | 604 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 635 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |