1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 604 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 604 (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1975 Peugeot 604 (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 124 | 604 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
