1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 36 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 149 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 504 | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Peugeot | Chevrolet |
| Model | 504 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
