1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 556 kg more than 1974 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 Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1974 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1974 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Caprice | 504 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |