1964 Peugeot 404 vs. 1973 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1973 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1964 Peugeot 404 (121 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm). This means 1964 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Peugeot 404 | 1973 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
Model | 404 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1946 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 110 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |