1985 Opel Rekord vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1985 Opel Rekord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,944 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Opel Rekord.
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 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Rekord | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Rekord | 504 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
