1983 Peugeot 504 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
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, 1984 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Peugeot 504 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 504 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
