2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (190 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (271 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | SLK | 604 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
