1975 Opel Kadett vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Peugeot 504 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1975 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Kadett | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Kadett | 504 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
