1983 Peugeot 505 vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 505 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 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, both vehicles can yield 161 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Peugeot 505 | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Peugeot | Peugeot |
Model | 505 | 504 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1330 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 |