1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1983 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 205 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 205 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 205.
Because 1959 Fiat 1100 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Fiat 1100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 205. (67 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1983 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 1100 | 205 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2430 mm |
