1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (106 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1952 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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1400 | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 1400 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
