1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1946 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1955 Abarth 600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 1,133 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Peugeot 202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1946 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1946 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Peugeot 202 weights approximately 262 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600.
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:
1955 Abarth 600 | 1946 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 600 | 202 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |