2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Corvette | 504 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
