1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. 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 77 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1971 Riley 4. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Peugeot 504 | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Peugeot | Riley |
Model | 504 | 4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |