2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (144 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 205 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corvette | 504 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
