1978 Peugeot 504 vs. 1991 Porsche 944
To start off, 1991 Porsche 944 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 944 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 944 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 504. 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, 1991 Porsche 944 (337 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Peugeot 504 | 1991 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 504 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
