1984 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, both 1984 Fiat Ritmo and 1984 Peugeot 604 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 604 (153 HP) has 72 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Ritmo. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1984 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Ritmo | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Ritmo | 604 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |
