2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 83 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (207 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
Model | Corvette | 504 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |