1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 504 (91 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1958 Abarth 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 500 | 504 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 91 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2910 mm |