1976 Mazda 1000 vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1976 Mazda 1000 and 1976 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1976 Mazda 1000. 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 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda 1000 | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | 1000 | 504 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2750 mm |