1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 2007 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2007 Pagani Zonda is newer by 33 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2007 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 504 | 2007 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Peugeot | Pagani |
| Model | 504 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
