1979 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1979 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1979 Mazda Cosmo.
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 Mazda Cosmo (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Cosmo | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | Cosmo | 504 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |