1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 206 (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 1400 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
