1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 16 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 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Alpine V6.
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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (207 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
| Model | V6 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |
