1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 1600 | 504 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |