1969 Peugeot 404 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 911 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Peugeot 404.
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, 1976 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Peugeot 404 | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 404 | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1618 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |