1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 38 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1974 Peugeot 504 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Materia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 504 | 2012 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Peugeot | Daihatsu |
| Model | 504 | Materia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
