1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1968 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 2,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 240 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1968 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Comodoro | 204 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
