1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1983 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 560 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 504. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1983 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Peugeot |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 504 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
