1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1959 Fiat 2100 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 2100 (80 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 2100 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 2100 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1950 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 2100 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 2100 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
