1975 Alpine A 442 vs. 1988 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 504 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1975 Alpine A 442.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 442 | 1988 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
Model | A 442 | 504 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1176 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |