1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, both 1970 Peugeot 504 and 1970 Porsche 917 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 429 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 532 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Peugeot 504 | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 504 | 917 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 798 kg |
