1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1941 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 1,133 cc (4 cylinders), 1941 Peugeot 202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1941 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1941 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Peugeot 202 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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 850 | 1941 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 850 | 202 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |