1978 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1968 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 404 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino (350 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 404. (73 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 404.
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.
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1978 Chevrolet El Camino | 1968 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | El Camino | 404 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 73 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2660 mm |