1963 Fiat Berline vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Berline weights approximately 70 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504. 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, 1963 Fiat Berline (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Berline | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Berline | 504 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |
