1978 Peugeot 504 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 17 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1140 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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Peugeot 504 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Peugeot | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 504 | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3170 mm |
