1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 131 and 1974 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1974 Fiat 131. 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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 131 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 131 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
