1976 Peugeot 504 vs. 2003 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 27 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 448 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, 2003 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 504. 2003 Vauxhall Omega 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. 2003 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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