1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | 700 | 203 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |