1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 504 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1973 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 1500 | 504 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |