1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 15 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 450 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 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 1600 | 504 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2910 mm |