1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1958 Abarth 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 1000 | 203 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |