1976 Peugeot 504 vs. 1995 Plymouth Neon

To start off, 1995 Plymouth Neon is newer by 19 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Neon.

Because 1976 Peugeot 504 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 504. 1995 Plymouth Neon 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. 1995 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Peugeot 504 1995 Plymouth Neon
Make Peugeot Plymouth
Model 504 Neon
Year Released 1976 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 81 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5850 RPM
Torque 134 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1109 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 79 L