1973 Peugeot 504 vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 504 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley 4 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) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1964 Riley 4. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Peugeot 504 | 1964 Riley 4 | |
Make | Peugeot | Riley |
Model | 504 | 4 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |