1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1985 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 604 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1985 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 1800 | 604 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
