1961 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
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, 1961 Fiat Cabriolet (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Cabriolet | 203 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
