1974 Holden Torana vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1974 Holden Torana and 1974 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1974 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana. 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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Torana | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | Torana | 504 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
