1960 Peugeot 203 vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Seat 131 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Seat 131 (53 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1980 Seat 131.
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, 1980 Seat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Peugeot 203 | 1980 Seat 131 | |
Make | Peugeot | Seat |
Model | 203 | 131 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 74 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2500 mm |