1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1988 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 504 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Caterham 1700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Caterham 1700 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 633 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Caterham 1700 | 1988 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
Model | 1700 | 504 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2750 mm |