1970 Peugeot 504 vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 13 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 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1983 Renault 5.
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, 1983 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Peugeot 504 | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Peugeot | Renault |
Model | 504 | 5 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2110 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |