1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Abarth 750 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | 750 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
