1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 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, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (147 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Corvette | 504 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 147 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |