1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 604 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 604 (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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, 1975 Peugeot 604 (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 750 | 604 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 131 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
