2000 MCC ForTwo vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Peugeot 404 (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1962 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 MCC ForTwo | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | MCC | Peugeot |
| Model | ForTwo | 404 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 597 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2850 mm |
