1983 Peugeot 604 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Peugeot 604 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 604 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
