1977 Peugeot 504 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Peugeot 504 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1970 Riley 4. 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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Peugeot 504 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Peugeot | Riley |
Model | 504 | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |