1955 Peugeot 203 vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 is newer by 55 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat 500 (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2010 Fiat 500.
Because 1955 Peugeot 203 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Peugeot 203. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Fiat 500 (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Peugeot 203 | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Fiat |
| Model | 203 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
