1962 Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504D (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504D should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504D weights approximately 740 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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 504D (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 | 504D |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 56 L |
