1973 Chrysler Centura vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler Centura and 1973 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Centura.
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 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler Centura | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Chrysler | Peugeot |
Model | Centura | 504 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |