1973 Peugeot 504 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Peugeot 504 would be higher. Both 1973 Peugeot 504 and 1974 Peugeot 504 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 91 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
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1973 Peugeot 504 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
Model | 504 | 504 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |