1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 7 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 425 kg more than 1974 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1974 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1974 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
Model | Ninety-Eight | 504 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |