1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1971 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 434 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850. 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, 1971 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 850 | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 850 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |
