1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1983 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 604 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 604 (96 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1983 Peugeot 604 (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1983 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 600 | 604 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
