1973 Peugeot 504 vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 504 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1960 Renault Floride. 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 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Peugeot 504 | 1960 Renault Floride | |
Make | Peugeot | Renault |
Model | 504 | Floride |
Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 29 L |