1974 Fiat 126 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1974 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, 1978 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 126 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 126 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2910 mm |
