1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1968 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 850 and 1968 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,130 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
Because 1968 Fiat 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Fiat 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 204 (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 204 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1968 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 850 | 204 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 42 L |
