1977 Peugeot 504 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
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 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914.
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 914 (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (135 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 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 914 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 504 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2304 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
