1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1964 Peugeot 404 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,278 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (188 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 2300 | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 2300 | 404 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 121 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |