1965 Fiat 2300 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1974 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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 2300 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 2300 | 504 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |