1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1973 Peugeot 504

To start off, 1973 Peugeot 504 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (191 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 504. (161 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 504. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 1973 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1973 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano 1973 Peugeot 504
Make Alfa Romeo Peugeot
Model Caimano 504
Year Released 1971 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1278 cc 1971 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 86 HP 91 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 191 Nm 161 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1048 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1100 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2910 mm


 

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