1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1985 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 604 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1400. 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, 1985 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1985 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 1400 | 604 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
