1978 Peugeot 504 vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1302. (87 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Peugeot 504 | 1967 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 504 | 1302 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |