1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 193 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1974 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1974 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corvette | 504 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
