1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1974 Peugeot 504 and 1974 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 180 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504. 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. 1974 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1974 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1974 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 504 | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 504 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
