1975 Peugeot 104 vs. 1975 Renault 4
To start off, both 1975 Peugeot 104 and 1975 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 104 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 104 should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 104 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1975 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1975 Peugeot 104 (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Peugeot 104 | 1975 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 104 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 38 L |
