1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Peugeot 203 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Giulietta | 203 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |