1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1983 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Daihatsu Delta (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Delta.
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, 1983 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1983 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Delta | 504 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2750 mm |
