2003 Fiat Albea vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2003 Fiat Albea is newer by 41 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, 2003 Fiat Albea (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Because 1962 Peugeot 404 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Peugeot 404. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Albea | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Albea | 404 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
