1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. 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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 1400 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
