1976 Peugeot 304 vs. 1976 Peugeot Peugette
To start off, both 1976 Peugeot 304 and 1976 Peugeot Peugette were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 304 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Peugeot Peugette (65 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot Peugette should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 304.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 304 (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot Peugette. (83 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Peugeot 304 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot Peugette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Peugeot 304 | 1976 Peugeot Peugette | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 304 | Peugette |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 65 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.6 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2230 mm |
