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Peugeot 504 1.8 (A01,A03) (82 Hp)
Overall Rating
Peugeot 504:
The Peugeot 504 is a mid-size, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive automobile manufactured and marketed by Peugeot from 1968 to 1983 over a single generation, primarily in four-door sedan and wagon configurations – but also as twin two-door coupé and cabriolet configurations as well as pickup truck variants.
The sedan was styled by Aldo Brovarone of Pininfarina, and the coupé and cabriolet twins were styled by Franco Martinengo at Pininfarina, with wagon and pickup designed and sketches produced in-house at Peugeot....(Read more on Wikipedia)
504 Overview:
Peugeot 504 (504). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Peugeot 504 was produced long before Euro NCAP testing began (1997). Its safety features are rudimentary by modern standards, typical of vehicles from the late 1960s and early 1970s, focusing on structural integrity rather than advanced passive safety systems.
1.8 (A01,A03) (82 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An adequate entry-level petrol engine, offering sufficient power for daily driving in its era but lacking any sporting pretensions.
Fuel Economy
Modest fuel economy by modern standards, but acceptable for a carbureted 1.8L engine of the late 60s.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Legendary reliability and durability, especially the diesel engines
- • Exceptional ride comfort, particularly on rough roads
- • Robust build quality, capable of handling challenging conditions
- • Spacious interior and practical design
- • Strong resale value in certain markets due to its workhorse reputation
Cons:
- • Safety features are rudimentary by modern standards
- • Performance is modest across most of the lineup, especially diesels
- • Fuel economy of petrol engines can be poor by modern metrics
- • Prone to rust if not properly maintained, particularly in older models
- • Lack of modern amenities and driver aids
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Peugeot |
| Model: | 504 |
| Generation: | 504 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (A01,A03) (82 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1968 |
| End of production: | 1971 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 82 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | XM |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.8 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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