1985 Honda Accord vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
Because 1968 Peugeot 504 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Accord | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Accord | 504 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |