1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1991 Toyota Supra is newer by 17 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Supra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 393 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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 504 | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 504 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
