1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1993 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 504 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 504 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 1993 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |
