1994 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1994 Honda Accord.
Because 1975 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 1975 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Honda Accord (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Accord | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Accord | 504 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
