1969 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 206 (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1969 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, 2007 Peugeot 206 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
