1984 Peugeot 604 vs. 1982 Porsche 930
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 604 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 Porsche 930.
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, 1982 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Peugeot 604 | 1982 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 604 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2847 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 74.4 mm |
| 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
