1978 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1978 Mazda RX-7 and 1978 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1978 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1978 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | RX-7 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |
