1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1983 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 504 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 495 kg more than 1983 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1983 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 504 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |