2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 604. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corvette | 604 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 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 | 1413 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
