1976 Peugeot 504 vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1984 Toyota Soarer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 20 kg more than 1976 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, 1984 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 504. 1984 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1976 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1976 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Peugeot 504 | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
Model | 504 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |