1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1970 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 204 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Because 1963 Abarth 1600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Abarth 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1970 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | 1600 | 204 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2610 mm |
