1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (121 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Peugeot 405 (177 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | 1300 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2680 mm |
