1973 Peugeot 304 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1973 Peugeot 304 and 1973 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 914 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1973 Peugeot 304. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Porsche 914 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Porsche 914. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 304, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 914 (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Peugeot 304 | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 304 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |
