1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1956 Peugeot 203 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 332 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |
