1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1200 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1953 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200.
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 Fiat 1200 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Peugeot 203. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 1200 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
