1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1960 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Peugeot 404 (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1960 Peugeot 404 (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1960 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 850 | 404 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2650 mm |