1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504D
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504D is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 600 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (58 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504D weights approximately 767 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600.
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 504D (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | 600 | 504D |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
