1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504D
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 124 and 1968 Peugeot 504D were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (58 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504D weights approximately 440 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124.
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, 1968 Peugeot 504D (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 124 | 504D |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 58 HP |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
