1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 45 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 426 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100. 2007 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 1962 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1962 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 1100 | 307 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
