1979 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1979 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 1 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler 1609 (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1979 Chrysler 1609.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 1609.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chrysler 1609 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Chrysler | Peugeot |
Model | 1609 | 504 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1811 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |