1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1983 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 504 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 325 kg more than 1983 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 1983 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Camaro | 504 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
