1954 Fiat 1900 vs. 1965 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1965 Peugeot 404 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 404 (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 404.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1900 | 1965 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 1900 | 404 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |