1951 Peugeot 203 vs. 1979 Seat 133
To start off, 1979 Seat 133 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Seat 133. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1979 Seat 133. 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, 1951 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Peugeot 203 | 1979 Seat 133 | |
Make | Peugeot | Seat |
Model | 203 | 133 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 34 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2030 mm |