1973 Peugeot 504 vs. 1973 Renault 15
To start off, both 1973 Peugeot 504 and 1973 Renault 15 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1973 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Peugeot 504 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Peugeot 504 | 1973 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 504 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
