1974 Peugeot 504 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran 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 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Touran.
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 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Peugeot 504 | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 504 | Touran |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
