1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1969 Peugeot 404 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Peugeot 404 (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700. 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, 1969 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1969 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 700 | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 700 | 404 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |