1968 Peugeot 504 vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 26 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (93 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 150 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (168 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Peugeot 504 | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 504 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2280 mm |
