1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 207 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 | 207 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 49 L |
