1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1962 Peugeot 404 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Peugeot 404 (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1962 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | 600 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
