1973 Peugeot 504 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 504 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1973 Peugeot 504.
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, 1959 Rover P4 (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Peugeot 504 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Rover |
| Model | 504 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |
