1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 462 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1100. 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, 1975 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 1100 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2910 mm |
