2003 Panoz AIV vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2003 Panoz AIV is newer by 29 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Panoz AIV.
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, 2003 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Panoz AIV | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Panoz | Peugeot |
| Model | AIV | 504 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
