1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Abarth 2200 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | 2200 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
