1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Peugeot 504 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 504 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |
