1983 Peugeot 604 vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 604 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 604. (96 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911.
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 Peugeot 604 (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Peugeot 604 | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 604 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
