1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 505 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1990 Peugeot 505 (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 1300 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
