1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1977 Peugeot 504 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Peugeot 504 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 850 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 2304 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |
