1975 Peugeot 504 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, both 1975 Peugeot 504 and 1975 Plymouth Volare were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 210 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 504. 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Peugeot 504 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Peugeot | Plymouth |
| Model | 504 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |
