1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1971 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1971 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1971 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 130 | 204 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
