1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1946 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 1,133 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Peugeot 202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1946 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1946 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Peugeot 202 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1946 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 1000 | 202 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2460 mm |