1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Peugeot 203 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 442 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 1000 | 203 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 73 mm |
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 | 680 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |