1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504 (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1900. 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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1900 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 1900 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
