1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125. 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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 125 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 125 | 504 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |