1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 9 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Spider | 504 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |