1964 Abarth 1300 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1964 Abarth 1300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 1300 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 1300 | 504 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2910 mm |