1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1976 Peugeot 504 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 504. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1976 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1976 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Vega | 504 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2910 mm |
