1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1957 Peugeot 203 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 203 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
