1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 130 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
