1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | Commodore | 504 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
