1975 Peugeot 504 vs. 1978 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler 1609 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1978 Chrysler 1609.
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, both vehicles can yield 133 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1978 Chrysler 1609 has automatic transmission and 1975 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1975 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Peugeot 504 | 1978 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Chrysler |
| Model | 504 | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
