1979 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-2 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 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1979 Mazda RX-2.
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 RX-2 (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda RX-2 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | RX-2 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2750 mm |
