1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (93 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130.
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, 1975 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (168 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 130 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 130 | 504 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |