2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 1970 Peugeot 504 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 1970 Peugeot 504. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | Palio | 504 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 91 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2910 mm |