1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | Giulietta | 203 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2580 mm |
