1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1972 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 125 and 1972 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 125 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1972 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Fiat 125 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Fiat 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1972 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 125 | 204 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |