1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1949 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1957 Abarth 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 452 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1949 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1949 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1949 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2590 mm |
