1961 Fiat 500 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1961 Fiat 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 384 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. 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, 1950 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2590 mm |
