1977 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 1 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 1,964 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1977 Mazda RX-3 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda RX-3 | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | RX-3 | 504 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |