1968 Peugeot 504 vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504. 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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Peugeot 504 | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 504 | 944 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |