1985 Peugeot 504 vs. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine

To start off, 1985 Peugeot 504 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 504 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1973 Sunbeam Alpine. 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. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1985 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1985 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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