1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 75 kg more than 1974 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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Aspen | 504 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |
