1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 18 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Peugeot 504 | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Peugeot | Vauxhall |
Model | 504 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2740 mm |