1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 1200 and 1959 Peugeot 403 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 175 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 1200 | 403 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |