1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Giulia | 504 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 126 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |