1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1974 Seat 131 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 131 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1974 Seat 131.
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, 1974 Seat 131 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 1974 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Seat |
| Model | 203 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2500 mm |
