1968 Peugeot 504D vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504D would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (58 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504D. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Peugeot 504D | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 504D | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
