1976 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | GTV | 504 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |