France vs France — 1960 vs 1962
| 404 Coupe Pininfarina | 404 Injection | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 96 hp | 96 hp |
| Torque | 94 lb-ft | 103 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 1,618 cc | 1,618 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 14.0 sec | 12.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 106 mph | 103 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 19.0 sec | 18.5 sec |
| Weight | 2,381 lbs | 2,381 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,520 mm |
| Units Produced | 6,837 | 2,885,267 |
| Original MSRP | — | $2,400 |
| Value (Excellent) | $70,000 | $35,000 |
| Collectibility | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Rarity | 7/10 | 6/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1960 Peugeot 404 Coupe Pininfarina brings higher top speed, greater rarity, stronger collectibility to the table, and the 1962 Peugeot 404 Injection answers with quicker acceleration, better value. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Few model names carry as much weight as the Peugeot 404. The 1960 and 1962 iterations represent different chapters in this storied nameplate's history, each reflecting the priorities and technologies of its era. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1960 Peugeot 404 Coupe Pininfarina producing 96 hp and the 1962 Peugeot 404 Injection delivering 96 hp. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1962 Peugeot 404 Injection edges ahead at 12.5 seconds versus 14.0 seconds. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 6,837 units built, the 1960 Peugeot 404 Coupe Pininfarina is considerably scarcer than the Peugeot 404's 2,885,267 examples. On the collector market, the 1960 Peugeot 404 Coupe Pininfarina commands a significant premium over the 1962 Peugeot 404 Injection, reflecting differences in prestige and rarity.