1973 Fiat 126 vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1973 Fiat 126 and 1973 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 584 kg more than 1973 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 126 | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 126 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 55 L |
