1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1970 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1970 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Opel Kadett | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Kadett | 504 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |