1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1975 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 404 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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 850 | 1975 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 850 | 404 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |