1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1954 Fiat 1400 is newer by 4 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203.
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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 1400 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
