1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, both 1956 Abarth 750 and 1956 Peugeot 203 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 587 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 750 | 203 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |