1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505.
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 Peugeot 505 (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Peugeot 505 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
| Model | 505 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
