1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1968 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 404 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 404 (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1961 Fiat 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, 1968 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 600 | 1968 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 600 | 404 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |