1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 9 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 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Peugeot 404 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, 1964 Peugeot 404 (121 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm). This means 1964 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 850 | 404 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 69 Nm | 121 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2850 mm |