1960 Peugeot 404 vs. 1975 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen 181.
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 | 1975 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 404 | 181 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1618 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |