1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1800 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1800 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1800 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 203. 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, 1959 Fiat 1800 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | 1800 | 203 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |