1972 Peugeot 504 vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Porsche 911.
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, 1984 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Peugeot 504 | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 504 | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |