1973 Peugeot 504 vs. 1973 Renault 12
To start off, both 1973 Peugeot 504 and 1973 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 28 more horse power than 1973 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1973 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Peugeot 504 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 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Renault 12, 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 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Peugeot 504 | 1973 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 504 | 12 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 56 L |
