1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1944 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1959 Fiat 600 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 1,133 cc (4 cylinders), 1944 Peugeot 202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Peugeot 202 (30 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1944 Peugeot 202 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Peugeot 202 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1944 Peugeot 202 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 600 | 202 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
