1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1958 Peugeot 203 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1957 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, 1958 Peugeot 203 (78 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | 750 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 585 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
