1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Peugeot 203 would be higher. Both 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1958 Peugeot 203 are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1958 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 32 kg more than 1958 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1958 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Giulietta | 203 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |