1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323.
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. 1977 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1970 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1970 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Peugeot 504 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Peugeot | Mazda |
Model | 504 | 323 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2320 mm |