1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1968 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 404 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 404 (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. 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 404 (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1968 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 750 | 404 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |