1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | 75 | 504 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |