1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1961 Abarth 600 is newer by 6 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 600 (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600.
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, 1955 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | 600 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
