1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | RX-01 | 504 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1274 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |