1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1976 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Spider | 504 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |