2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
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, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Caterham Superlight R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Caterham | Peugeot |
Model | Superlight R | 504 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2750 mm |