1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Corvette | 404 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 121 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |