1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 425 kg more than 1971 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Camaro | 504 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
