1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1953 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1400 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 1400 | 505 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 161 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |