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Peugeot 504 Break 2.0 (D11,F11) (92 Hp)
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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)
Break Overview:
Peugeot 504 (Break). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Peugeot 504 Break was produced long before modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing were established. It lacks contemporary safety features like airbags, ABS, or advanced driver-assistance systems, relying primarily on its robust body-on-frame construction for occupant protection.
2.0 (D11,F11) (92 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most potent engine in the lineup, providing a noticeably more spirited driving experience. Offers adequate power for highway cruising and overtaking, making it the choice for those seeking better performance.
Fuel Economy
As a petrol engine of its era, fuel economy is moderate. It's less frugal than the diesels but offers a smoother, quieter operation, balancing performance with acceptable running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional reliability and durability, especially in challenging environments.
- • Comfortable and compliant ride quality, ideal for long journeys.
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body, offering ample cargo capacity.
- • Simple, robust mechanicals make it easy to maintain and repair.
- • Timeless, elegant design.
Cons:
- • Performance is modest across the range, particularly with diesel engines.
- • Lacks modern safety features and driver aids.
- • Fuel economy, while good for its era, is not comparable to modern vehicles.
- • Interior refinement is basic by today's standards.
- • Rust can be an issue on unrestored examples.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(504: 1968 - 1971).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Peugeot |
| Model: | 504 |
| Generation: | Break |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (D11,F11) (92 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1971 |
| End of production: | 1986 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 92 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | XN1 More details about the engine XN1 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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