1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
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, both vehicles can yield 134 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 504 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Peugeot | Vauxhall |
| Model | 504 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
