1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 197 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 504. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corvette | 504 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
