1950 Peugeot 203 vs. 1973 Fiat 130
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 646 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203. 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203. 1973 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1950 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1950 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Peugeot 203 | 1973 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Peugeot | Fiat |
Model | 203 | 130 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |