1985 Peugeot 604 vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 604 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 would be higher. Both 1985 Peugeot 604 and 1983 Porsche 959 are equipped with a 2,849 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 959 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 604. 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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Peugeot 604 | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
| Model | 604 | 959 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2280 mm |
