1960 Peugeot 404 vs. 1964 Porsche 356
To start off, 1964 Porsche 356 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1964 Porsche 356.
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:
1960 Peugeot 404 | 1964 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Peugeot | Porsche |
Model | 404 | 356 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |