1977 Peugeot 504 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Peugeot 504 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 504 | 911 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |