1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1976 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1976 Peugeot 504 is newer by 19 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 745 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, 1976 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1976 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 750 | 504 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |