1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1955 Abarth Coupe is newer by 5 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Coupe (135 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe.
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 Coupe | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | Coupe | 203 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 44 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |