1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 1981 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1981 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1981 Pontiac 1000. 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 (207 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 504 | 1981 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pontiac |
| Model | 504 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |
