1974 Peugeot 304 vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, both 1974 Peugeot 304 and 1974 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 304 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 304 (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 304 should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Renault 12 (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 304 | 1974 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 304 | 12 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
